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Kind regardsTracy Pickering [email protected]
Newsletter, 29 July 2020
Hello Parents and CarersWelcome to Term 3. Half way through the year and what a year it has been. If all goes well, we will have anexciting semester ahead with a number of events that both students and parents can engage in. Zones of Regulation: Over the course of this semester students from K-10 will be learning aboutrecognition and self-regulation of emotions through the Zones of Regulation program. Students may refer tothemselves as being in the Red, Yellow, Green or Blue zone. The optimal zone for learning is the Greenzone. An important part of the program is that students are able to identify the strategies to assist them tomove from one zone to another. Phase 4 and 5 Term 3 Changes: Phase 4 will continue until 15 August when a review of Phase 5restrictions will then be considered. The following restrictions are therefore still in place:
Parents/Carers on site: whilst we are excited that our parents can now join us on site, it is in asomewhat restricted capacity. There are some guidelines to ensure health and hygiene is observedduring the winter months.
Kiss & drop is still encouraged to foster independence.Parent/Teacher meetings are welcomed. Please arrange a meeting with the classroomteacher via email or phoning the front office. This allows uninterrupted time to discussindividual child needs.Parent rosters will be set up in those classes that require the extra individualisedguidance. Parents on roster will be asked to sign in at the front office as a visitor.Assemblies will recommence. Adult social distancing of 2 square metres should beapplied where possible.Class Entry. At this stage we will be asking parents not to enter classes in the morningunless you are on roster or specifically requested by the teacher. Teaching & Learningopportunities often starts before 8.50am.
Cleaning regime will continue in Term 3. Benches, chairs, doorhandles and playgroundequipment will be cleaned multiple times a day.Incursions and excursions can occur.Interschool sports can occur. Parents should maintain physical distancing of 2 square metres.
Parent Opinion Survey: Thank you to those parents who returned the hardcopy of the Parent OpinionSurvey which was distributed at the end of last term. Please note a link to the electronic copy will be sentout today. If you have not yet returned the hardcopy, can you either return that or, alternately, complete theelectronic copy by this Friday, 31 July. 2 x $50 Canteen voucher prizes: A raffle ticket will be provided to every respondent. There are two $50Canteen vouchers on offer, one for Primary and one for Secondary. If you submit yours electronically,please email [email protected] with your child’s name so we may allocate them a raffleticket. The raffle will be drawn at the assembly next week and parents will be notified that a $50 credit isavailable at the canteen.Results of the survey will be presented to staff and the School Council, and will inform our future planning.We encourage all families to complete the survey so that we may have a true indication of parentsatisfaction across K-10.Have a great fortnight.
Parents on School GroundsPlease remember that while you are able to drop off & pick up your children at theclassroom door for the start and end of the school day, we would ask that parentsuse the office for any messages or deliveries during the school day to minimiseclass disruption.
AssemblyAssemblies are back! Miss Smith's Yr 5/6 class will be running our next whole schoolassembly which will be held on Friday, 7 August, starting at 9am. We hope you canmake it! Please ensure you practice social distancing.
Keeping Kids Safe in SchoolYou may notice that signs have been placed in shop windows around town whichstate that children will be refused service during school hours. Regular attendance atschool is imperative to ensure your child has the best opportunity to succeed. Pleasesee attached links to KKSS and Attendance.
Hockey IncursionWe are excited to announce that Rodney Johnson (Rocket), the Hockey DevelopmentOfficer, is returning to visit the Primary and some Secondary students during Weeks4 and 5. All hockey equipment is supplied but students are reminded to wearappropriate enclosed running shoes to participate.
P & COur P & C have done an amazing job in securing a number of fundraising venturesover the next few months and are always keen for additional members/helpers. If youhave considered playing a more active role and wish to become a contributingmember please contact P & C President Cath Painter.
ReportsA reminder that your child’s report was emailed to you last Semester on Thursday, 2July. Electronic reports are only available for 1 month and therefore must bedownloaded and saved by the end of this week.
OLNA Year 9 & 10OLNA will be running in Weeks 4, 5 and 6 this term with the Year 9s also participatingas NAPLAN was cancelled due to COVID.Year 9 Writing on Monday, 10 August;
Reading on Monday, 17 August; andNumeracy on Tuesday, 18 August.Year 10Writing on Monday, 31 August;Reading on Wednesday, 2 September; andNumeracy on Thursday, 3 September.
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Wed 12th Augustto Thu 13th AugustHockey Incursion
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Wed 19th Augustto Thu 20th AugustHockey Incursion
Fri 21st AugustAssembly - Upson and Bennett
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